Isolation does strange things to the human mind. We’ve known since the 1980s that people who are more socially isolated tend to have worse health, but we still don’t know why loneliness is so closely linked to our health. Although the link between loneliness and poor health is well-established, scientists have only recently been able to take the first glimpses of what social isolation looks like in our brains.
The trouble with stress is that it seeps into every area of your life — affecting your sleep, mood and the size of your waistline. The interactions between these factors were the subject of a recent study in the International Journal of Obesity, which found that people with high stress and poor sleep were less likely to achieve a 10-lb weight loss goal.
Skin cancer is incredibly common, and the rates of the deadliest form, melanoma, are rising – for reasons scientists don’t totally understand. Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with melanoma and much more likely to die of it. This means that men need to do more to protect themselves from the sun.
Many fear it will take a long time to see improvements in health and well-being, but the timeline for seeing real benefits is faster than most people realize.
You’ve heard for years that physical activity is important for your health. You may even know that exercise is important when it comes to cancer. A study published on June 18, 2020, by JAMA Oncology, shows that greater amounts of physical activity during the day are associated with lower risk of dying from cancer.
As the toll from COVID-19 mounted in the pandemic’s early months, it soon became apparent that people with diabetes and hypertension, among other factors, were at heightened risk of severe disease. But obesity didn’t attract as much attention.
Cold, dry air can be an issue for anyone who engages in heavy cardiovascular activity on a regular basis in the winter.
There are numerous techniques that can aid weight loss goals. Some of the tips below are purely dietary, involving eating more protein or cutting back on added sugar. Others — such as improving sleep quality or adding a workout routine — are more lifestyle-based. If you implement a handful of these tips, you’ll be well on your way to your weight loss goals.
The U.S. is getting a third coronavirus vaccine -- this one made by Johnson & Johnson. The US Food and Drug Administration has given the vaccine emergency use authorization, and the federal government is scheduled to start distribution almost immediately. The new vaccine is a little different. Here's how.
